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KSHB 41 Action News

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"We're at a tipping point": Education advocates on Kansas school underfunding

The Olathe School District is starting the process of redrawing the maps that determine where kids go to school, after the school board approved closing six schools next year.

Johnson County, KS · 3d

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Chiefs Announce Final High School Coaches of the Week for Week 10 of the 2026 Season Presented by Uncrustables

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Kansas City Chiefs named their Week 10 Coach of the Week recipients for the 2026 season. Raymore-Peculiar High School Head Coach Greg Jones (Missouri) and Mill Valley High School Head Coach Joel Applebee (Kansas) are the Week 10 selections following strong performances from their respective teams this past week.

Kansas City, MO · 2d
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KSNT News

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JAG-K celebrates 10 years at Seaman High School as work continues to help Kansas students find jobs

Governor Laura Kelly, along with other education leaders in Kansas, are celebrating the work of one non-profit organization helping students find careers.

Topeka, KS · 1d

Kansas Reflector

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Opinion: Telling local stories — on Kansas college campuses and elsewhere — demands elusive courage

“I should write about that,” I said to my wife as we walked through our Leawood neighborhood a few weeks ago.  “Yeah,” she agreed. “You should.” With our dog leading the way, we had just walked past a front yard decorated for Halloween — but with a bizarre political twist. Fake cemetery headstones jutted from […]

Leawood, KS · 20h

Great Bend Post

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The University of Kansas Health System GB Campus announces leadership transition

The University of Kansas Health System has announced an upcoming leadership transition at its Great Bend Campus. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, John Worden, currently chief executive officer of the Great Bend Campus, will become CEO of the St. Francis Campus in Topeka. Worden will succeed Scott Campbell, who announced his...

Great Bend, KS · 2d

KSNT News

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Kansas Board of Education replacing five of its members after November general election

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four new Republicans and one new Democrat will be joining the Kansas Board of Education in 2027, and they’re sharing more about their goals for K-12 Monday. Kansas voters cast their ballots during the 2026 general election on Nov. 3. On the ballot were races such as the governor’s seat, an open […]

Kansas · 4d

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KU won't say how much it's paying student-athletes

The University of Kansas is refusing to answer questions over how much it pays student-athletes and where that $20.5 million comes from, even though salaries are public for every other university employee. That's raising concerns over transparency and financial priorities. A federal settlement now allows Division I colleges to pay...

Lawrence, KS · 2d

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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Landon Gilbert Royal Valley High School

TOPEKA (FOX 43) – This week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week is Landon Gilbert from Royal Valley High School. Landon is a three-sport athlete at Royal Valley High School. He is captain of the football team, basketball team and participates in track and field, making three state track appearances.  Landon is also the Royal Valley […]

Topeka, KS · 2d

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Blue Valley Schools Ban E-Bikes and Scooters After Wheelie Stunts, Broken Elbow

Blue Valley elementary and middle school students will no longer be allowed to ride or bring electric bikes or scooters onto campus starting January 1, while traditional, non-motorized bikes and scooters will still be allowed. The district says it tried teaching kids to ride safely first, but the problems never went away.

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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Boundary meetings begin for Olathe families impacted by school closures

Olathe School District begins boundary meetings as it moves forward with closing six schools, five of them in southeast Olathe.

Olathe, KS · 3d

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‘I feel like I’m stranded’ — KC university’s paperwork error leaves international students scrambling

Until a few months ago, everything was going as planned for Kwesi. He only had one more semester in his master’s program in kinesiology at Avila University in Kansas City and was working as a rehabilitation technician at a clinic in Overland Park. Alongside physical and occupational therapists, Kwesi,...

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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Blue Valley parents, students speak out on proposed program cuts

The Blue Valley School District is facing a $17 million budget gap for next school year, which means the district has to make tough decisions.

Overland Park, KS · 4d

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‘We will continue to live for J’La’: Community honors Highland Park High School student

Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday evening to remember 17-year-old J’Lanette Harrison during a celebration of life at Highland Park High School.

Topeka, KS · 4d

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Olathe parents near 8,000 petition signatures in push to force state review of school closures

Olathe Families United, the group fighting against the planned closure of six schools in the Olathe school district, is seeking about 500 more signatures by the end of Tuesday before submitting a petition that would call for a state review. Under state statute K.S.A. 72-1431, the group needs 5% of...

Olathe, KS · 3d

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KU gives millions to student-athletes, but their salaries remain secret — unlike other employees

A previous version of this report misidentified the KU student-athlete in the lead image. The student-athlete's name is Yasin Willis. The University of Kansas has a $20.5 million secret. That is how much KU is paying its student-athletes, and the university is going to great lengths to hide the details...

Lawrence, KS · 4d

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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”

Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.

Topeka, KS · 6d

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Red Corn inaugurated as Haskell president, says university needs to continue to evolve

Stephanie Conduff said she asked lots of different people for their thoughts when she was searching for the next president of Haskell Indian Nations University, including students, teachers, administrators and members of Haskell Board of Regents. The response was unanimous, said Conduff, a member of the Cherokee Nation and the...

Lawrence, KS · 3d

University Daily Kansan

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OPINION: The five best study spots in Lawrence

The op-ed below does not necessarily reflect the views of the University Daily Kansan and its members. I have never been a big Anschutz person. Some people go there religiously, but every time I try to study there, I end up giving up after an hour. After many failed study attempts, I decided I needed to explore Lawrence more and find another place to lock in. If you too are fed up with KU libraries, here are five new options for you to consider.

Lawrence, KS · 3d

KSNT News

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Topeka West High School honors former students who made the ultimate sacrifice

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka West High School students of all grades gathered to perform and show off their hard work and training within the JROTC program in front of veterans Tuesday morning. The event on Nov. 10 included the JROTC armed regulation team and a candle-lit ceremony. Arianna Bell, a senior at Topeka West High […]

Topeka, KS · 3d

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5 Johnson County districts oppose letting parents opt kids out of school tech devices

For teachers, allowing parents to opt their students out of school-issued technology, like iPads and laptops, means hours spent creating a separate curriculum. It means creating possible disparities in what children learn, educators say, and giving less attention to students and more attention to administrative tasks. Still, allowing parents to...

Johnson County, KS · 4d